He can run. But he cannot hide from himself.
Discover Nomadin - the captivating fantasy adventure for readers 10 and up.
About Author Shawn P Cormier
Why I wrote the Nomadin Trilogy.
Author’s Note
The Nomadin Trilogy is, at its heart, a story about freedom, choice, and love.
Young Ilien must discover that true freedom is the terrifying and beautiful responsibility of making his own choices. Through his journey, Ilien learns that real freedom always carries the possibility of choosing evil, and that evil only exists because someone, somewhere, chooses it.
Yet the story also asks a deeper question: In a world where we are truly free to choose evil, what does it mean to consciously choose love instead?
In the end, our choices are what matter most.
Thank you for reading Ilien’s story. I hope it leaves you thinking about the freedom we all carry — and the beautiful responsibility that comes with it.
What Readers Are Saying
"I really enjoyed all three of these books. After the first one I couldn't wait for the other two. I bought them all as they came out and was not disappointed in any of them. Such a fun read, a definite must for fantasy fans."
"I absolutely loved this book! I am an avid reader of both adult and children's books and I could not put it down. I nearly missed my stop on the tube(metro) several times because I was so engrossed!! And all my friends who have read it really enjoyed it too."
"After reading a chapter sampler, I was hooked and knew I had to buy the book to see what became of llien."
The Nomadin Trilogy by Shawn P Cormier
BOOK ONE
BOOK THREE
BOOK ONE
"This novel casts a fresh spell for fans of the boy-wizard genre." — Kirkus Reviews
Twelve-year-old Ilien Woodhill is used to trouble — but nothing like this.
His enchanted pencil won’t stop insulting the schoolyard bully, he’s accidentally conjured a mob of giant floating eyes that won't stop calling him “Master,” and the one person he tr
"This novel casts a fresh spell for fans of the boy-wizard genre." — Kirkus Reviews
Twelve-year-old Ilien Woodhill is used to trouble — but nothing like this.
His enchanted pencil won’t stop insulting the schoolyard bully, he’s accidentally conjured a mob of giant floating eyes that won't stop calling him “Master,” and the one person he trusts most now seems determined to kill him.
When a mysterious rider pulls him into a hidden world of witches, giants, and ancient evil, Ilien discovers he possesses real magical power. Alongside Windy, the brave and sharp-tongued princess of Evernden, he must embark on a dangerous quest filled with prophecies, powerful beasts, and long-buried secrets.
As dark forces close in and shocking truths about his own identity surface, Ilien and Windy face impossible choices about power, loyalty, and destiny — choices that could turn Ilien into the very evil he’s fighting against.
Perfect for readers ages 12–17 — and for adults who still crave the wonder, heart, and page-turning adventure of classic fantasy.
If you love stories about young heroes, unbreakable friendships, and the courage to discover who you really are, Nomadin will keep you hooked until the very last page wondering whether the greatest magic of all is simply having the courage to be yourself.
BOOK TWO
BOOK THREE
BOOK ONE
"This is a fantastic sequel to Nomadin and very hard to put down!"
Ilien Woodhill has survived witches, giants, and dark prophecies — but his greatest battle is only beginning.
When his father is taken captive by terrifying forces, Ilien and Windy, the brave princess of Evernden, must embark on a desperate rescue mission. The only hope l
"This is a fantastic sequel to Nomadin and very hard to put down!"
Ilien Woodhill has survived witches, giants, and dark prophecies — but his greatest battle is only beginning.
When his father is taken captive by terrifying forces, Ilien and Windy, the brave princess of Evernden, must embark on a desperate rescue mission. The only hope lies in a forbidden form of magic so dangerous it could corrupt Ilien from the inside out.
As ancient evils rise and Ilien is forced to confront the darkness growing within himself, he must answer the hardest question of all: How far is he willing to go to save the people he loves — and what will be left of him if he succeeds?
Perfect for readers ages 12–17 and adults who love epic fantasy filled with magic, friendship, and impossible choices.
If you enjoyed the wonder and heart of Nomadin, NiDemon will keep you turning pages late into the night.
BOOK THREE
BOOK THREE
BOOK THREE
"A definite must-read! Necromancer caps the story of Ilien Woodhill off perfectly!"
What would you sacrifice to save the world?
In the cursed wasteland known as the Desecration, Ilien Woodhill faces the final, impossible quest: destroy the one thing that can never be destroyed.
With dark forces closing in, Ilien must rely on his closest all
"A definite must-read! Necromancer caps the story of Ilien Woodhill off perfectly!"
What would you sacrifice to save the world?
In the cursed wasteland known as the Desecration, Ilien Woodhill faces the final, impossible quest: destroy the one thing that can never be destroyed.
With dark forces closing in, Ilien must rely on his closest allies: Windy, the brave and fiercely loyal princess of Evernden, Kale, a horribly deformed child he unkowingly maimed, and Rose, a mysterious woman whose past is deeply entwined with his own.
As the lines between good and evil blur, Ilien is forced to confront the terrifying truth — that to defeat the Necromancer, he may have to become him.
Some victories cost everything. Some costs are worth paying.
If you love epic fantasy about friendship, sacrifice, and heroes who must lose everything to save everyone, Necromancer will break your heart and heal it again.
Discover Nomadin. Book One in the Nomadin Trilogy.
Read Chapter One
Ilien Woodhill was trapped. Twice he had evaded capture, once that morning by hiding in a blackberry thicket behind Bottlebrook cemetery, its thorns leaving deep scratches on his arms. He could still feel the stinging lines of crusted blood beneath his shirt. Then after school he took refuge behind Farmer Parson’s beehives. Thankfully it was early spring and the hives were dormant. A single bee had eyed him balefully from the narrow hive entrance as he crouched there scarcely daring to breathe. His pursuers had passed him by without even a glance. He had been able to avoid a beating, until now. There was no escaping them this time. There was nowhere to hide. He braced himself for trouble, his heartbeat quickening.